Gregory I
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Gregory I
Summary
Gregory I is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on November 30, 540[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on March 12, 604[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], writer[8], Doctor of the Church[9], and monk[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Gregory I was born in Rome[2].
- Gregory I passed away in Rome[4].
- Gregory I was born on November 30, 540[3].
- Gregory I was born on 540[12].
- Gregory I died on March 12, 604[5].
- Gregory I is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[13].
- Gregory I's father was Gordianus[14].
- Gregory I's mother was Saint Silvia[15].
- Gregory I's professions included diplomat[6].
- Gregory I worked as a Latin Catholic priest[7].
- Gregory I's professions included writer[8].
- Gregory I's professions included Doctor of the Church[9].
- Gregory I's professions included monk[10].
- Gregory I held the position of Pope[16].
- Gregory I held the position of papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople[17].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Dialogues[18].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Registrum Gregorii[19].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Pastoral Care[20].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Moralia in Job[21].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Omelie super Ezechielem[22].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Expositio in librum primum Regum[23].
- Gregory I's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
- Gregory I is recorded as male[25].
- Gregory I's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Gregory I's family is recorded as Anicia gens[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Gregory I was born in Rome[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 30, 540[3] and 540[12]. His father was Gordianus[14]. His mother was Saint Silvia[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], writer[8], Doctor of the Church[9], and monk[10]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30] and papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople[17], a historical position[31], founded in 0452[32].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dialogues[18], a literary work[33]; Registrum Gregorii[19], a literary work[34]; Pastoral Care[20], a literary work[35], founded in 0590[36]; Moralia in Job[21], a literary work[37]; Omelie super Ezechielem[22], a literary work[38]; and Expositio in librum primum Regum[23], a literary work[39]. Things named for Gregory I include Gregorian chant[40], a music genre[41], founded in 0900[42]; Notre Dame College, Dhaka[43], a college[44], in Pakistan[45], founded in 1949[46]; Gregorian Masses[47]; St Gregory's Minster[48], a church building[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1001[51]; San Gregorio della Divina Pietà[52], a church building[53], in Italy[54], founded in 1729[55]; and San Gregorio Magno[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58].
Personal Life
Gregory I's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
Death and Burial
Gregory I died on March 12, 604[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[13].
Why It Matters
Gregory I ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 184 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[61], a theologian[62], 1225–1274[63], specialised in philosophy[64].
Works attributed to him include Moralia in Job[65], a literary work[66] and Pastoral Care[67], a literary work[68], founded in 0590[69]. Entities named for him include Gregorian chant[40], a music genre[41], founded in 0900[42]; Notre Dame College, Dhaka[43], a college[44], in Pakistan[45], founded in 1949[46]; Gregorian Masses[47]; St Gregory's Minster[48], a church building[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1001[51]; San Gregorio della Divina Pietà[52], a church building[53], in Italy[54], founded in 1729[55]; and San Gregorio Magno[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58].
FAQs
Where was Gregory I born?
Gregory I was born in Rome[2].
Where did Gregory I die?
Gregory I died in Rome[4].
Who were Gregory I's parents?
Gregory I's father was Gordianus[14]. Gregory I's mother was Saint Silvia[15].
What did Gregory I do for work?
Gregory I worked as diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], writer[8], Doctor of the Church[9], and monk[10].
Who did Gregory I influence?
Gregory I has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[61].